Material Handlers for hire in Aurora, IL
Find material handlers who specialize in safely moving, loading and unloading goods while operating forklifts and pallet jacks to ensure inventory accuracy and efficiency in logistics operations. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Aurora, IL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills10%Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting9%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Associate's degree7%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years24%Current company
ABC Supply Co
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Time at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years13%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: Jul 25, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $46,866 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,966 – $53,616 yearly
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Material Handler
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCDL BServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Bar ExperienceBussingExpeditingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationLift TruckFleet Service Agent / Material Handler
Naperville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTeam Leader/Material Handler
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationAerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10RNDriver's LicensePTCB CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOracle Transportation ManagementFedex Ship ManagerForklift Operator/Material Handler
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsComputer OperationMaterial Handler
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationNCCER CertificationOSHA 10CPRSkills
OSHAOSHA 10Safety Training UndergonePower ToolsHand ToolsInterpreting Technical DrawingsForklift Operator/Material Handler
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementUnloading
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What's the average time to fill a material handler role?
The average time to fill a material handler role is 35 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do material handlers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a material handler include: organizational skills, communication skills and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for a material handler?
Common licenses or certifications for material handlers include: Forklift Certification, Driver's License and Pallet Jack Certification.
What are some job titles related to material handlers?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to material handlers include: forklift operator/material handler, fleet service agent / material handler and material handler/cherry picker.
What level of education is common for a material handler?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a material handler in Aurora, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 16 years of professional experience.
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